House Sponsors: MITCHELL,BILL-MATHIAS-BERNS-RIGHTER-TURNER,JOHN, POE, LYONS,EILEEN, WAIT, JONES,JOHN, BELLOCK, KURTZ, MITCHELL,JERRY, WINKEL, SAVIANO, STEPHENS, MYERS,RICHARD, BOST, BIGGINS, LINDNER, DURKIN, PARKE, MOORE AND O'CONNOR. Short description: MOTOR FUEL STANDARDS-NO MTBE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Motor Fuel and Petroleum Standards Act. Provides that the public policy of this State is that methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) must be removed from Illinois motor fuel. Defines MTBE. Provides that on or after January 1, 2002, motor fuel may be sold or offered for sale only if no MTBE has been introduced on or after January 1, 2002. Provides that a violation does not occur if the motor fuel contains a trace amount of MTBE not intentionally introduced on or after January 1, 2002. Defines a "trace amount" of MTBE. Requires every retailer of motor fuel to display a statement informing the customer that the motor fuel being sold does not contain MTBE. Effective January 1, 2002. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status